A Nurse Uses the Modified SAD PERSONS Scale to Interview

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse uses the modified SAD PERSONS scale to interview a patient. This tool provides data relevant to:

• A) current stress level.
• B) mood disturbance.
• C) suicide potential.
• D) level of anxiety.

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Definitions:

Physical Therapist

A healthcare professional who specializes in the physical rehabilitation of patients to improve movement, function, and manage pain.

Flexed Angle

A term describing a joint that is bent, reducing the angle between the bones that form it.

Cane

A walking stick used to assist with balance, typically made of wood or metal, often used as a mobility aid.

Soft Tissues

Various tissues in the body that connect, support, or surround other structures and organs, excluding bones.